9780282990275 - Key to North American Birds: Containing a Concise Account of Every Species of Living and Fossil Bird at Present Known From the Continent North of the ... Lower Cali... (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 948 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This invaluable work by Spencer Fullerton Baird, the patriarch of American ornithology, is the definitive investigation of North American bird species as they existed between 1693 and 1853. An indispensable tool for professional ornithologists and amateurs alike, Baird's book meticulously catalogs more than 500 species with a deft combination of scientific rigour and literary elegance. Baird's meticulous scientific approach and descriptive prose ensure the work's value as both a scientific reference and a literary pleasure. Not only does he provide a thoroughgoing classification system for his avian subjects, but he also shares insights into their behaviors, physical characteristics, and habitats. Baird's attentiveness to detail reflects his dedication to accurately documenting a world on the cusp of significant environmental change. In addition to its encyclopedic function, this book is also a historical record of a significant era in American ornithology. Baird himself was a pivotal figure in the transition from pre-Linnaean classification methods to a modern taxonomy, and his work is an essential resource for understanding the evolution of ornithological science. Baird's influence helped establish recognizable and stable names for many North American birds, ensuring his lasting legacy on the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.